How you’d get it
How you’d get this certificate
- Zavmo teaches you. You learn the units one-to-one with an AI tutor, on your own work.
- You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer OCN London has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
- The centre assesses, and OCN London awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from OCN London.
01What it is
The OCNLR Entry Level Qualifications in Skills for Independence and Employability have been developed to address the needs of learners working at Entry Level, including those with learning difficulties and disabilities. It provides progression from Entry 1 to Entry 3 for those with lower level literacy, numeracy and employability skills. This suite of qualifications offers learners opportunities to access appropriate and relevant education and to enable them to improve their life opportunities, helping them to gain confidence, develop independent living and work skills, and enable them to progress. The qualifications provide a foundation for lifelong learning by focusing on transferable skills that are essential for living and working in the community.
These are the units OCN London registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work.
Zavmo is not an awarding body, is not an approved centre, and is not affiliated with OCN London. It does the teaching and the mapping. OCN London sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.
02The units
What each unit actually teaches you to do
Accessing Financial services Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with an understanding of various financial services, including their purposes and how to access them. You'll learn to use services such as bank accounts, insurance, and loans appropriately and recognise when they are needed.
What you'll be able to do
- Know what the purpose of different financial services are
- Find and access different financial services
- Use a range of financial services effectively
- Know when a particular financial service is needed
Accessing Health Services Real unit · OCN London
This unit equips learners with knowledge of various health services, their purposes, and how to access them. You'll learn to make appointments and communicate needs effectively with health service providers.
What you'll be able to do
- Know what the service is for
- Use the service
- Know when the service is needed
Accessing Leisure Services Real unit · OCN London
You'll understand the purpose of leisure services, how to locate and use them, and recognise when such services are needed. The unit includes identifying service locations, contact details, and modes of transport to access these services effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Know what the leisure service is for and its intended purpose.
- Find the leisure service, including its location and contact details.
- Use the leisure service appropriately and effectively.
- Know when the leisure service is needed and under what circumstances it can be beneficial.
Action Planning to Improve Performance Real unit · OCN London
You'll recognise their strengths and areas for improvement related to performance, set personal targets, and develop an action plan to achieve these goals.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise some of his/her strengths in relation to performance.
- Recognise areas for self-improvement in relation to performance.
- Identify personal targets for improvement in specific areas of performance.
- Develop an action plan to achieve identified personal targets.
Applying for Jobs and Courses Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge of different methods for applying to jobs and courses, including completing application forms. The unit covers identifying and presenting relevant information to support applications effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply for a job or course
- Know what information to use to support an application for a job or course
Aspects of Citizenship Real unit · OCN London
You'll understand individual rights and responsibilities within society, including equal opportunity issues and relevant legislation. This unit also covers the main functions of local and national government and public services available in the community.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand that individuals have rights and responsibilities within society.
- Understand equal opportunity issues in relation to current legislation and workplace practices.
- Understand the main functions and responsibilities of local and national government.
- Know the public services that are available within own community.
Assertiveness and Decision Making Skills Real unit · OCN London
You'll develop assertiveness and decision-making skills, learning to express personal needs clearly, make informed choices, understand group rights and responsibilities, and negotiate to achieve desired outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Speak up for him/herself in a structured situation, expressing needs and opinions clearly.
- Make decisions and choices in a structured situation, considering different options and their consequences.
- Recognise the rights and responsibilities of self and others in a group situation, promoting fairness and respect.
- Negotiate to achieve a desired outcome, using effective communication and compromise.
- Recognise the benefits of self-assertiveness and self-control in various situations.
Awareness of Health and Wellbeing Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain an understanding of health and wellbeing, including its definition, importance, and factors that can negatively impact it. The unit also covers awareness of local health services available to support individuals.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the meaning of health and wellbeing and its importance
- Understand factors that can negatively impact an individual's health and wellbeing
- Identify local health services available to support health and wellbeing
Basic Cooking Techniques Real unit · OCN London
This unit covers fundamental cooking methods including boiling, frying, baking, and grilling. You'll identify appropriate equipment, understand health and safety considerations, and apply different cooking techniques to prepare a dish.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different methods of cooking, including boiling, frying, baking, and grilling.
- Recognise different equipment needed for cooking, such as pots, pans, ovens, and utensils.
- Understand Health and Safety issues relating to different techniques, including food hygiene and safe handling of equipment.
- Understand some techniques are healthier than others, considering factors such as fat content and nutrient retention.
- Make a dish using different cooking methods, following a recipe and applying appropriate techniques.
Basic Food Preparation Real unit · OCN London
You'll learn to prepare simple food items for cold presentation and cooking. The unit emphasises appropriate preparation and presentation techniques for basic food preparation tasks.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare a simple food item for cold presentation or cooking.
Basic Performance Skills Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain foundational knowledge of performance skills, including stage presence, vocal projection, and non-verbal communication. The unit also develops learners' ability to prepare for and deliver a performance confidently to an audience.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about performance skills, including stage presence, vocal projection, and non-verbal communication
- Take a role in preparing for a performance, contributing to rehearsals and understanding their responsibilities
- Perform confidently for an audience, demonstrating the skills learned and engaging with the audience effectively
Carry out a Practical Activity in the Work Place Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to plan and safely carry out a practical activity in the workplace. You'll identify necessary resources, follow a plan using appropriate tools and equipment, and adhere to health and safety procedures throughout the activity.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a practical activity in the work place.
- Carry out a practical activity in the work place.
- Work safely whilst carrying out a practical activity.
Choosing Clothing and Footwear Real unit · OCN London
You'll understand the importance of correct sizing, fit, and style in clothing and footwear choices. The unit covers selecting appropriate items for different activities, considering comfort, safety, and practicality, and identifies common purchasing locations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of size, shape and clothing styles in relation to personal fit and comfort
- Recognise clothing and footwear suitable for different activities, considering factors such as safety, comfort, and practicality
- Know where to purchase clothing and footwear, including high street shops, online retailers, and specialist stores
College Induction Real unit · OCN London
This unit introduces learners to the college environment, including locating key facilities and identifying staff roles. You'll understand their responsibilities, differences from previous educational settings, and how to follow Health and Safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Locate key facilities within the college or learning environment.
- Identify key members of staff and understand their respective roles.
- Identify and explain the reasons for attending college.
- Understand and adhere to own responsibilities while at college.
- Understand the key differences between college and a previous educational establishment.
- Identify and follow relevant Health and Safety procedures within the college environment.
Decision Making in the Work Place Real unit · OCN London
You'll develop decision-making skills within a workplace context, including identifying decisions, gathering information, and choosing actions with support. The unit also covers collabouration and communication skills necessary for group decision-making.
What you'll be able to do
- Make a decision at work, with support from others.
- Work with others in the work place to make a decision.
Developing Confidence Working With Animals Real unit · OCN London
You'll develop confidence in working with animals by following health and safety procedures and using personal protective equipment. The unit includes understanding natural animal behaviours and habitats, and recognising behaviours in animals and humans.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow relevant Health and Safety rules and procedures when working with animals.
- Understand the natural behaviour and original habitat of a range of domesticated animals and the implications of this knowledge for their care and welfare.
- Recognise a range of behaviours in both animals and humans and understand the underlying reasons for these behaviours.
- Look after a range of animals and themselves, taking into consideration both their feelings and physical needs.
Developing Emotional Resilience Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to understand and develop emotional resilience by defining the concept, recognising personal emotional responses in various situations, and applying methods to strengthen resilience in everyday life.
What you'll be able to do
- Define the meaning of the term ‘emotional resilience’.
- Recognise and understand personal responses to new emotional, environmental and social situations.
- Understand a method for developing emotional resilience.
Developing Healthy Relationships and Respect Real unit · OCN London
You'll explore the concept of healthy relationships, including their key characteristics and the impact of controllable and uncontrollable factors. The unit also covers effective communication skills and the values and attitudes necessary to develop respectful and positive relationships.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the meaning of a 'healthy relationship'.
- Recognise that relationships are affected by both controllable and uncontrollable factors.
- Identify the key features of good communication within a healthy relationship.
- Understand the values and attitudes that contribute to the development of healthy and respectful relationships.
Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness Real unit · OCN London
You'll explore factors influencing personal confidence and develop skills to participate in social situations. The unit covers stress management techniques and goal setting for personal development, fostering self-awareness and effective communication.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the reasons for feeling confident in different situations.
- Describe how to participate effectively in social situations.
- Identify ways to manage stress and anxiety.
- Set realistic and achievable goals for own personal development.
Developing Skills for Gaining Employment Real unit · OCN London
You'll learn to identify suitable employment options, complete application forms, and create a basic CV. The unit also covers appropriate interview conduct and locating job and training opportunities locally.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify possible employment options, considering personal skills and interests.
- Complete an application form accurately and thoroughly.
- Create a straightforward Curriculum Vitae (CV) that highlights relevant skills and experience.
- Understand how to conduct self at interview, demonstrating appropriate behaviour and communication skills.
- Locate job and training opportunities in a local area, using available resources.
- Plan for future career development, setting realistic goals and identifying necessary steps.
Digital Communications Technology Real unit · OCN London
You'll develop skills in using digital communication technologies, including composing and sending messages via asynchronous tools and participating in real-time communication using synchronous tools. The unit also covers inputting, storing, and transferring data securely on mobile devices.
What you'll be able to do
- Use asynchronous digital tools (e.g. email, text message) to compose and send messages effectively.
- Use synchronous digital tools (e.g. online chat rooms, VoIP, video conferencing) for real-time online communication.
- Input and store data securely on a mobile device.
- Transfer data efficiently between mobile devices.
Digital Content Creation – Text and Image Real unit · OCN London
You'll learn to create digital content by identifying page layouts and inputting text and media. The unit also covers editing, formatting, and producing a digital publication to meet specified requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify different page layouts.
- Input text and other digital media into a publication.
- Edit, format and produce a digital publication.
Digital Safety and Security Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge and skills to maintain digital safety and security. The unit covers safeguarding online, protecting data through security measures, and adhering to legal and organisational policies when working online.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe how to safeguard yourself and others when working online.
- Apply precautions to maintain data security.
- Adhere to legal and organisational constraints, guidelines and procedures which apply when working online.
Drug and Alcohol Awareness Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with an understanding of the differences between soft drinks and alcoholic drinks, legal and illegal drugs, and the potential effects of drug and alcohol use on the body and behaviour.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the difference between soft drinks and alcoholic drinks, including their composition.
- Know the difference between a legal and an illegal drug, including examples of each.
- Recognise the potential effects of drug and alcohol use on the body and behaviour.
Eating Out Real unit · OCN London
You'll identify different eating establishments and types of food available when eating out. The unit develops skills to choose a suitable place to eat, demonstrate appropriate dining behaviour, and recognise the correct cutlery for different meals.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify different places to eat out
- Recognise different types of food available when eating out
- Select a suitable place to eat out based on given criteria
- Demonstrate the ability to eat a meal in a restaurant or similar establishment
- Identify which cutlery to use for different courses or food items
Environmental Issues Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with knowledge of how human activities can negatively impact the environment and describes positive actions that can benefit and protect it.
What you'll be able to do
- Know specific ways in which human activities can negatively affect the environment.
- Understand that humans can take positive actions to benefit and protect the environment.
Everyday Food and Drink Preparation Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to prepare hot and cold drinks and simple snacks safely. You'll demonstrate cleaning and food storage practices while maintaining kitchen safety throughout food and drink preparation.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe how to prepare a hot or cold drink.
- Describe how to prepare a snack.
- Demonstrate how to clean up after preparing food.
- Describe how to store food and drink.
- Describe how to be safe in the kitchen.
Exploring Art Real unit · OCN London
This unit introduces learners to various forms of art and art techniques, enabling them to appreciate different artistic expressions. You'll learn to produce a personal piece of art and demonstrate responsibility by tidying the work area and disposing of materials appropriately.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop an appreciation for different forms of art.
- Identify a range of art techniques used in creating art.
- Produce a piece of personal art using chosen techniques.
- Tidy up the work area after creating art, disposing of materials appropriately.
Exploring Dance Real unit · OCN London
You'll explore dance by responding to sounds and music, using space effectively, and creating basic movements with different body parts. The unit encourages expression of feelings through movement and development of coordination skills.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate movement in response to different sounds or music
- Demonstrate movement while using space effectively
- Create basic dance movements using different body parts
Exploring Music Real unit · OCN London
You'll be introduced to music appreciation, identification of musical instruments by sound and appearance, and participation in group music-making through playing or singing simple pieces.
What you'll be able to do
- Listen to and appreciate different styles of music.
- Identify a range of common musical instruments by their sound or appearance.
- Play a simple musical instrument or sing in time with others in a group setting.
Exploring Performance Real unit · OCN London
This unit covers preparation for a performance, including gathering resources and ensuring safety, following instructions accurately, cooperating with others, and reflecting on personal performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for a performance, ensuring all necessary materials and resources are available.
- Follow instructions accurately during a performance.
- Cooperate with others effectively in a performance, contributing to a positive group dynamic.
- Reflect on own performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
Follow Instructions in the Work Place Real unit · OCN London
You'll understand how instructions are communicated in the workplace and develop skills to follow both written and verbal instructions accurately. The unit emphasises the importance of seeking clarification to complete tasks correctly.
What you'll be able to do
- Know how instructions are given in the work place, including different methods of communication.
- Follow instructions in the work place accurately and effectively.
Food Safety and Storage Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with fundamental knowledge of food safety and storage, including basic hygiene rules for food preparation, correct storage methods for different food types, and recognising when food should be discarded to prevent health risks.
What you'll be able to do
- Know basic hygiene rules to maintain a safe food preparation environment.
- Store different types of food correctly to prevent spoilage and contamination.
- Know when food should be discarded due to spoilage, expiry, or other safety concerns.
Garden Maintenance Skills Real unit · OCN London
You'll develop practical skills for garden maintenance, including identifying and using appropriate tools safely. The unit also covers methods of garden waste disposal and maintaining garden areas effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify a specific tool used for garden maintenance.
- Describe the purpose of the identified tool used for garden maintenance.
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain a garden.
- Identify a method of garden waste disposal.
- Describe the identified method of garden waste disposal.
Gardening for Pleasure Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with knowledge of garden environments, common plants, and appropriate planting equipment. You'll learn how to plant correctly, select suitable locations, and care for gardening tools after use.
What you'll be able to do
- Know what constitutes a garden environment.
- Identify different types of plants commonly found in a garden.
- Know what equipment to use for planting various plants.
- Know where to plant different types of plants in a garden.
- Plant plants correctly.
- Care for gardening equipment after use.
Getting about Safely Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to identify hazards and risks when travelling and being out and about. You'll plan safe routes, understand precautions for travelling in the dark, and know emergency evacuation procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify potential hazards and risks to personal safety when out and about in different environments
- Take appropriate precautions to stay safe when travelling to a specific destination
- Take precautions to ensure personal safety in the dark, including the use of appropriate lighting and reflective clothing
- Know the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency evacuation from a building or public space
Health and Safety Procedures in the Work Place Real unit · OCN London
You'll recognise common health and safety procedures and potential workplace hazards. The unit covers following established protocols and using personal protective equipment to carry out tasks safely.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise health and safety procedures in the work place, identifying potential hazards and risks.
- Carry out tasks with regard to health and safety in the work place, following established protocols and guidelines.
Household Cleaning Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge and skills for effective household cleaning, including recognising areas and items needing regular attention. The unit covers safe use of cleaning equipment and products, and timing cleaning activities based on hygiene needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Know what areas and items in a household require regular cleaning to maintain hygiene and cleanliness
- Use appropriate equipment safely and effectively for cleaning different surfaces and items in a household
- Use appropriate cleaning products safely and effectively for different cleaning tasks, following manufacturer's instructions
- Know when to clean specific areas and items in a household based on usage and hygiene requirements
Household Shopping Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with knowledge of local and other shopping venues, planning shopping trips, understanding purchasing processes, and applying basic money skills effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about local shops and the goods and services they provide.
- Recognise other places to shop, such as supermarkets, markets, and online retailers.
- Plan a shopping trip, including making a list and budgeting.
- Appreciate the process of making a purchase in different types of shop, including selecting items, paying, and receiving change.
- Use basic money skills to pay for items and check change.
Improving Own Fitness Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to explore various exercise and fitness activities, understand their benefits, and participate in them. You'll also review their own performance to identify areas for improvement in their fitness levels.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about a range of different exercise and fitness activities.
- Participate in a range of exercise and fitness activities.
- Review own performance in exercise and fitness activities, identifying areas for improvement.
Indoor Team Games Real unit · OCN London
You'll develop the ability to participate safely and effectively in indoor team games. The unit covers the correct use of equipment, teamwork and communication skills, understanding game tactics, and applying safe working practices during play.
What you'll be able to do
- Safely and correctly use indoor games equipment
- Interact effectively with others during indoor team games, demonstrating appropriate communication and teamwork skills
- Carry out set tasks within indoor team games, following instructions and contributing to the team effort
- Know the meaning of game tactics and how they can be used to improve performance
- Use safe working practices when participating in indoor team games, minimising risks and ensuring the safety of themselves and others
- Review own performance and personal skills in the context of indoor team games, identifying areas for improvement
Induction to Work Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with knowledge of workplace induction, including locating the workplace, identifying key staff and their roles, understanding attendance importance, individual roles, and health and safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Locate a work place.
- Know key members of staff in a work place.
- Understand why s/he attends work.
- Understand his/her role in a work place.
- Understand health and safety procedures which must be followed in a work place.
Introduction to Career Preparation Real unit · OCN London
This unit supports learners in recognising their own qualities, skills, interests, and achievements relevant to career preparation. You'll also learn how to locate careers information and understand the role of careers advisors in supporting employment choices.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise own qualities, skills, interests and achievements relevant to career preparation.
- Know where to locate careers information, such as online resources and careers advisors.
Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in carpentry and joinery. The unit also covers safe working practices, workplace communication, and selecting appropriate tools and materials for specific projects.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the different types of tools used in carpentry and joinery.
- Know about the different types of equipment used in carpentry and joinery.
- Know about the different types of materials used in carpentry and joinery.
- Demonstrate the ability to respond appropriately to others in a work environment.
- Work safely in a carpentry and joinery environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate tools for specific carpentry and joinery projects.
- Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate equipment for specific carpentry and joinery projects.
- Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate materials for specific carpentry and joinery projects.
Introduction to Customer Service Skills Real unit · OCN London
You'll be introduced to the principles of customer service, understanding how good service benefits an organisation and the consequences of poor service. The unit emphasises the importance of first impressions, respectful interactions, and effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the benefits to the organisation of providing good customer service.
- Understand the possible consequences of providing poor customer service.
- Understand the value of making positive first impressions on customers.
- Understand how to use positive verbal and non-verbal communication when interacting with customers.
- Understand that respect for the individual is at the heart of good customer service.
- Understand his/her role in dealing with complaints from customers.
Introduction to Developing a Personal Learning Programme Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to plan personal learning programmes by assessing their skills and experience. You'll seek advice on learning needs, understand the value of discussing their programme, and review their progress.
What you'll be able to do
- Assess own skills and experience when planning for further learning.
- Seek advice and guidance in respect of own learning needs.
- Understand the purpose of discussing own learning programme.
- Understand the value of discussing own learning programme.
- Demonstrate the ability to review progress on own personal learning programme.
Introduction to Painting and Decorating Real unit · OCN London
This unit introduces learners to painting and decorating, focusing on safe working practices, preparing and maintaining work areas, and the correct use and maintenance of tools and equipment. You'll also develop skills in preparing surfaces and applying materials effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe how to comply with safe working practices in a painting and decorating environment
- Prepare and maintain a work area for painting and decorating activities
- Use and maintain tools and equipment safely for painting and decorating activities
- Prepare one surface for the application of materials
- Apply materials to a prepared surface
Kitchen Hygiene Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with knowledge and skills to maintain kitchen hygiene. You'll understand the importance of cleanliness, identify hygiene hazards, and use cleaning equipment and products safely and effectively in a kitchen environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise that kitchens must be kept clean to maintain hygiene standards.
- Use appropriate equipment to clean different areas of a kitchen.
- Use cleaning products safely and effectively to clean a kitchen.
Knowing Your Local Area Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge of their local area, including key buildings and facilities, community composition, and their responsibilities within it. This unit fosters understanding of local resources and promotes active community participation.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the location and use of buildings and facilities in their own local area.
- Understand the community.
- Understand their own responsibilities in the community.
Law and Order Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides knowledge of the role and purpose of laws in society, how laws are made and enforced, and the consequences of breaking them. You'll understand the benefits laws provide to communities and individuals.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand that laws exist to benefit the community by maintaining order and protecting individuals.
- Know how laws are made, including the roles of parliament and other relevant bodies.
- Understand that there can be consequences to breaking laws, such as fines, community service, or imprisonment.
- Know how laws are enforced by the police and other law enforcement agencies.
Living in a Diverse Society Real unit · OCN London
You'll appreciate societal diversity by recognising individual differences and the contributions of diverse groups. This unit also covers the importance of tolerance and equality, promoting respect and understanding within society.
What you'll be able to do
- Appreciate the differences between people in society
- Understand the need for tolerance and equality for all members of society
- Recognise the contributions made by diverse groups to society
Living in the Community Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to review their progress towards independent living within the community. You'll identify challenges encountered and reflect on the personal significance of community living and its contribution to their well-being.
What you'll be able to do
- Review individual progress towards living in the community.
- Recognise what living in the community means to them personally.
Looking after Clothes Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge of fabric types, their characteristics, and appropriate care methods. This unit covers sorting clothes according to care labels, safe use of washing machines, drying techniques, and correct storage of clothing items.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to care for clothing, including different fabric types and appropriate cleaning methods.
- Sort clothes for washing according to the label specifications, separating colours and fabrics correctly.
- Use a washing machine safely, following instructions and using appropriate settings.
- Dry clothes using different methods, such as tumble drying or air drying.
- Store items of clothing correctly to maintain their condition.
Looking after Yourself and Your Home Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to review their progress in maintaining personal hygiene and completing home cleaning tasks. You'll evaluate the impact of personal hygiene on well-being and identify areas for further improvement in personal and home care practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Review progress towards looking after themselves, including personal hygiene and well-being.
- Review progress towards looking after their home, including cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Looking and Acting the Part in the Work Place Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge of appropriate clothing and footwear for various workplace environments and understand the importance of personal hygiene. This unit also covers professional conduct and communication skills necessary for maintaining suitable behaviour at work.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify appropriate clothing and footwear for the work place
- Explain the importance of personal hygiene in the workplace
- Describe how to conduct him/herself appropriately at work
Make a Simple Meal Real unit · OCN London
This unit equips learners with the skills to prepare a simple meal safely and hygienically. You'll select and prepare ingredients, use kitchen utensils and cookers safely, and serve the meal while adhering to basic hygiene rules.
What you'll be able to do
- Know basic hygiene rules of the kitchen.
- Select ingredients to make a meal.
- Prepare ingredients.
- Use utensils safely.
- Use a cooker safely.
- Serve a meal.
Making Career Choices Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to link their personal skills, interests, and qualifications to specific job requirements. You'll also identify alternatives to paid employment and select suitable employment, training, or education options that align with their aspirations.
What you'll be able to do
- Link personal skills, interests, and qualifications to the requirements of specific jobs
- Identify alternatives to paid employment, such as volunteering, further education, or training programmes
- Identify a suitable employment, training, or education option that aligns with personal goals and aspirations
Making a Product Real unit · OCN London
This unit covers safety rules, material selection, and equipment use in making a product. You'll be able to choose suitable materials, operate equipment safely, recognise unsafe equipment, and understand proper storage practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand safety rules when making a product.
- Select suitable materials to make a product.
- Identify types of equipment used to make a product.
- Use a piece of equipment to make a product safely.
- Identify where to store materials and equipment.
- Recognise when equipment is unsafe.
Managing Money Real unit · OCN London
You'll understand basic money management by identifying regular sources of income and expenditure. The unit also develops practical skills in using coins and notes for simple transactions and checking change accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand regular sources of income and how they are received.
- Understand regular expenditure and how it is paid.
- Use coins and notes to carry out simple transactions accurately.
Online Searches Real unit · OCN London
You'll learn to conduct effective online searches using search engines. The unit covers locating specific web pages, finding relevant information on given topics, and accurately recording sources of information found online.
What you'll be able to do
- Conduct an online search to access a specific web page
- Conduct an online search to find information about a particular subject
Outdoor Pursuits Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain an understanding of outdoor pursuits, associated safety considerations, and participate in an activity while adhering to safety guidelines. The unit also includes reflection on the experience and planning for future participation.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the meaning of the term 'outdoor pursuits'.
- Understand the safety aspects and considerations involved in outdoor pursuits.
- Participate safely and effectively in a chosen outdoor pursuit.
- Reflect on participation in an outdoor activity, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
- Participate in future planning related to outdoor pursuits.
Participation in Team Activities Real unit · OCN London
This unit introduces learners to the principles of teamwork, including recognising team members, understanding roles and responsibilities, cooperating effectively, and reviewing team performance to improve outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Know why teamwork may be necessary to achieve specific goals.
- Recognise the individual members of a team.
- Understand the different roles and responsibilities within a team.
- Cooperate effectively as a member of a team to achieve shared objectives.
- Review the performance of a team, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
Personal Awareness Real unit · OCN London
This unit develops learners' personal awareness by enabling them to recognise and describe aspects of personal appearance and qualities. You'll understand the importance of personal appearance and the impact of their behaviour on others, identifying ways to improve and modify it accordingly.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise aspects of personal appearance
- Recognise personal qualities
- Understand the impact of own behaviour on others
Personal Care and Hygiene Real unit · OCN London
You'll understand the importance of personal hygiene for health and preventing germ spread. The unit covers the use of toiletry products, the need for regular clothing changes, and the significance of oral health.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the need for personal hygiene to maintain health and prevent the spread of germs.
- Know the uses of various toiletry products, such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and deodorant.
- Recognise the need for regular changes of clothes to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
- Know the importance of oral health, including brushing teeth regularly and visiting the dentist.
Personal Productivity Programs Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to use word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation software to enhance personal productivity. You'll develop skills in creating and formatting documents, analysing data with spreadsheets, and preparing and delivering presentations effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Use word processor software effectively to improve personal productivity.
- Use spreadsheet software effectively to improve personal productivity.
- Use presentation software effectively to improve personal productivity.
Personal Safety Awareness Real unit · OCN London
You'll develop awareness of potential risks to personal safety and possessions in various environments. The unit covers strategies to minimise risks, staying safe in conflict situations, and procedures for reporting and recording safety incidents.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise potential risks to personal safety and possessions in different environments
- Know and apply strategies to minimise risks to personal safety and possessions
- Stay safe and de-escalate conflict situations involving other people's behaviour
- Know the correct procedures for reporting and recording incidents related to personal safety
Personal Study Skills Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to participate in initial screening and assessment processes, identify their preferred learning styles, and develop an action plan to achieve personal learning goals. You'll also demonstrate commitment to a learning project through self-assessment and discussion of skills and interests.
What you'll be able to do
- Take part in an initial screening process.
- Complete an assessment process.
- Know about own preferred learning style.
- Develop an action plan to achieve a personal learning goal.
- Demonstrate commitment to a learning project.
Planning a Healthy Diet Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with knowledge of the five main food groups and their nutritional content. You'll understand the importance of a balanced diet and develop skills to plan healthy meals that support overall health and well-being.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the different food groups that make up a healthy diet
- Describe the nutrients provided by each food group
- Explain the importance of consuming a balanced diet for health and wellbeing
- Plan a healthy diet that includes a variety of foods from each food group
Preparing for and Taking Part in an Interview Real unit · OCN London
You'll learn to prepare for and participate in interviews, including researching employers, preparing questions, demonstrating appropriate body language, and responding clearly to questions during the interview.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for an interview.
- Take part in an interview.
Reception and Filing Skills Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain practical skills to perform reception duties, including greeting visitors, handling telephone calls, and taking messages. The unit also covers filing tasks, enabling learners to create and maintain organised filing systems in an office environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate how to perform reception duties in an office environment, such as greeting visitors and answering the telephone
- Demonstrate how to carry out filing tasks in an office environment, such as creating and maintaining filing systems
- Demonstrate how to deal with messages in an office environment, such as taking and delivering messages accurately
Recognising Employment Opportunities Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with knowledge of different types of work and the concept of the labour market. You'll identify required skills and qualifications for various jobs and understand how labour market factors influence employment opportunities.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different types of work available.
- Know about the concept of the labour market and its influence on employment.
Recognising Own Skills for Personal Development Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to recognise their personal strengths and weaknesses and identify skills relevant to self-improvement. You'll describe their current life situation, make positive decisions, and set objectives with action plans for personal development.
What you'll be able to do
- Know own personal strengths and weaknesses in various contexts.
- Recognise own skills and investigate different ways of achieving self-improvement.
- Describe current life situation and identify key relationships with others.
- Make positive and informed decisions that contribute to personal well-being.
- Set realistic personal objectives and create action plans for self-improvement.
Recycling, Managing Waste Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to understand the importance of recycling and waste management by identifying packaging materials and recyclable items. You'll learn about recycling processes, benefits, and methods to control waste effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Know that there are different types of packaging materials used for various products.
- Know that some materials can be recycled to reduce environmental impact.
- Understand that waste can be controlled through effective management and disposal methods.
Search Engines and Online Research Real unit · OCN London
You'll develop an understanding of different search engines, their purposes, and how they operate using keywords. The unit covers safe online research practices, enabling learners to search for information effectively and securely using various search engines.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify a range of search engines available for online research
- Describe the purpose of different search engines
- Explain how search engines work to find information
- Demonstrate how to search for information using search engines effectively
- Apply safe practices when searching for information online
Skills for Employability Real unit · OCN London
This unit covers the importance of Health and Safety procedures in the workplace and teaches you to participate in work-simulated tasks. You'll develop teamwork skills and understand the social skills required for employment.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the need for Health and Safety procedures at work.
- Participate in a task in a work-simulated environment.
- Work as part of a team.
- Know the social skills needed for work.
Sowing and Growing Plants Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to apply indoor and outdoor sowing techniques for specified plants. You'll also maintain and transplant seedlings, ensuring healthy growth through appropriate horticultural practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Use appropriate indoor sowing techniques for different types of plants
- Use appropriate outdoor sowing techniques for different types of plants
- Maintain seedling plants to ensure healthy growth
- Transplant seedling plants effectively to a new location
Text and Graphics Real unit · OCN London
You'll learn to edit text and use graphics within documents or presentations. The unit covers creating and formatting text, correcting errors, inserting and positioning images, and using graphics to highlight key information effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Edit text, demonstrating appropriate techniques and tools.
- Use graphics effectively to enhance documents or presentations.
Understanding A Work Experience Placement Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with an understanding of a work experience placement, including the organisation's purpose and their role within it. You'll learn to maintain appropriate workplace behaviour, understand safe working practices, and develop relevant work-related skills.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the organisation where the work experience placement is taking place.
- Understand own role within the organisation during the work experience placement.
- Maintain acceptable conventions for personal presentation and behaviour in the workplace.
- Know the safe working practices in the work environment.
- Carry out tasks using appropriate work related skills.
Understanding Rights and Responsibilities Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with an understanding of fundamental rights and responsibilities, emphasising their importance and the effects of exercising them within a community.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand that all people are entitled to certain rights.
- Understand that all people have responsibilities to others and to the community.
- Understand how exercising one's rights and fulfiling one's responsibilities can affect other people.
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03The standards
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
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Communicate effectively with the learner
- Standard
Develop Own Skills and Practice
- Standard
Education Welfare Services Summary
- Standard
Enhance online information searches
- Standard
Evaluate and process applications for registration
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Work in a Supporting Role within the Public Sector
04Where it leads
The jobs these credits are mapped to
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Where this can lead
Associate Chief Retail Operations Officer
This role can lead to work analysing operations data or managing a small group of stores, and later to regional or national operations roles.
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05The credits
The credits, and who awards them
Entry Level credits are regulated, and they are awarded by OCN London rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Accessing Financial servicesAccessing Health ServicesAccessing Leisure ServicesAction Planning to Improve PerformanceApplying for Jobs and CoursesAspects of CitizenshipAssertiveness and Decision Making SkillsAwareness of Health and Wellbeing
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
The Coach · your practice partner Illustration The Coach You have to open the conversation in “Preparing for and Taking Part in an Interview”. Say the first line to me, exactly as you would say it to them.
You I wanted to have a quick chat about how things have been going recently.
The Coach That is the warning shot, and they will spend it worrying. Try the version that says what this is about in the first sentence.
- Rehearse the conversation Apply
“Preparing for and Taking Part in an Interview” is a conversation before it is a document. You have it with Zavmo playing the other person, badly at first, then again once you know what you actually want to say.
- Bring your own plan Create
For “Action Planning to Improve Performance” you bring the plan you are actually working on, not a case study. Zavmo pulls on the assumptions in it until the weak one shows.
- Draft the real one Create
You do “Accessing Financial services” on a real document of your own. Zavmo works on the draft you have to send anyway, so the coursework and the job are the same piece of work.
- Map a live decision Analyse
“Search Engines and Online Research” runs on a decision you are facing now. Zavmo maps it with you and shows what the second-order effect looks like before you find out the slow way.
What you leave holding
The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them
Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.
OCNLR Entry Level Extended Certificate in Skills for Independence and Employability (Entry 2)
- Communicate effectively with the learner
- Develop Own Skills and Practice
- Education Welfare Services Summary
- Enhance online information searches
- Evaluate and process applications for registration
- Work in a Supporting Role within the Public Sector
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Accessing Financial services, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Which job do you mean?
This unit provides learners with an understanding of various financial services, including their purposes and how to access them. Learners will develop skills to use services such as bank accounts, insurance, and loans appropriately and recognise when they are needed.
How the thinking builds
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for OCNLR Entry Level Extended Certificate in Skills for Independence and Employability (Entry 2)
79 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by OCN London.
- Accessing Financial services
- Accessing Health Services
- Accessing Leisure Services
- Action Planning to Improve Performance
- Applying for Jobs and Courses
- Aspects of Citizenship
and 73 more in the full unit list below.
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